{"product_id":"4-kiln-post","title":"4\" Kiln Post","description":"\u003cp\u003eKilncor kiln posts are made from durable refractory ceramic and engineered to provide stable, dependable support for kiln shelves during firing. Available in heights from 0.5\" through 12\", the collection makes it easy to build the shelf spacing you need for everything from low-profile pieces to taller ceramic work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach post is sintered at 1450°C during manufacturing, preparing the refractory material for demanding kiln environments. Kilncor posts are engineered to deliver consistent performance through repeated firing cycles at temperatures below 1300°C.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt to Get Better With Firing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKilncor kiln posts undergo a natural seasoning process during their first firings. As the posts are exposed to kiln temperatures, the ceramic body will visibly darken and continue to strengthen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA darker post after firing is normal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe change in appearance is a result of the post becoming seasoned through use and does not indicate damage or deterioration. Instead, the firing process further conditions the refractory ceramic material for continued kiln use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0712\/4785\/5766\/files\/KC-KCKP12_Image_3.jpg?v=1786373536\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Choose Kilncor Kiln Posts?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-Temperature Refractory Ceramic\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMade from refractory ceramic material engineered for kiln environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSintered at 1450°C\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHigh-temperature manufacturing prepares each post for demanding firing conditions up to 1300°C.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesigned for Repeated Firings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBuilt for dependable shelf support throughout ongoing kiln use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStrengthens Through Seasoning\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePosts become seasoned during firing, resulting in a stronger, darker ceramic body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMultiple Heights for Flexible Kiln Loading\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChoose from thirteen heights to create the shelf spacing your firing requires.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProfessional Kiln Furniture\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIdeal for pottery studios, ceramic studios, schools, workshops, production environments and serious home kiln users.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat Does “Seasoned” Mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNew Kilncor posts may look different after their first firing. This is expected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring firing, the refractory ceramic material continues to condition within the kiln environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs the posts become seasoned:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe ceramic body may become noticeably darker\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe posts become stronger through the seasoning process\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe color change does not affect normal performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis natural change is part of preparing the kiln post for continued use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for Working Kilns\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKiln furniture is asked to perform firing after firing, often while supporting substantial shelf and ware loads at elevated temperatures. Kilncor posts are manufactured with that reality in mind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're loading an electric kiln in a community studio, managing multiple kilns in a production environment, teaching ceramics in a school program, or firing from your own studio, Kilncor kiln posts provide the straightforward, dependable shelf support your kiln setup requires.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0712\/4785\/5766\/files\/kilncor_kiln_post_comparison_2.jpg?v=1786391716\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/strong\u003e: Kiln Post \/ Kiln Furniture\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e: Refractory Ceramic\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturing Sintering Temperature\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1450°C\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Operating Temperature\u003c\/strong\u003e: Below 1300°C\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable Heights\u003c\/strong\u003e: 0.5\", 1\", 2\", 3\", 4\", 5\", 6\", 7\", 8\", 9\", 10\", 11\", 12\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePost Width\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1-5\/8\" x 1-5\/8\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance After Firing\u003c\/strong\u003e: Posts naturally darken as they become seasoned\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kilncor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46422088515734,"sku":"KCKP4","price":3.55,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0712\/4785\/5766\/files\/KC-KCKP4Image1.jpg?v=1786370536","url":"https:\/\/kilncor.com\/products\/4-kiln-post","provider":"Kilncor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}